Norman Lockyer Observatory Society
Child Protection/Safeguarding Policy

Child Protection/Safeguarding Principles

The Norman Lockyer Observatory Society is fully committed to protecting children.

Whenever there is contact between the Norman Lockyer Observatory Society and with children the society recognises that a child’s welfare is paramount in all circumstances.

In fulfilling our obligations in respect to Child Protection/Safeguarding, the Norman Lockyer Observatory Society adopts the Federation of Astronomical Societies Guidelines on Child Protection.

The Norman Lockyer Observatory Society will make this policy statement and the Federation of Astronomical Societies Child Protection Guidelines available to all members.

Responsibilities

Within the Norman Lockyer Observatory Society the responsibility for ensuring compliance with the Federation of Astronomical Societies Child Protection Guidelines lays with Alex Rowe, a director of the society.

The secondary, or back up person responsible for Child Protection/Safeguarding in the Norman Lockyer Observatory Society is Des Howlett, a director of the society.

Contact Details

Alex Rowe is available at alex.r@normanlockyer.com.

In the event of the unavailability of the primary responsible person for Child Protection/Safeguarding in the Norman Lockyer Observatory Society, please contact Des Howlett at des.h@normanlockyer.com.

A tertiary contact should both of the above be unavailable is David Strange, chairman of the society, available at david.s@normanlockyer.com

The contact details for the Local Authority Children’s Services is 0345 155 1071. This number can be used to report a concern or discuss a concern with the Local Authority.

The contact details of the local Police is 01392 420320. This number can also be used to report a concern or discuss a concern.

Date Adopted/Reviewed
24:02:2015/06:01:2025
( The documents are in the reference library in the NLOS meeting room and also on the Website)